2.1 Propose a draft timeline for the search process, subject to the Search Committee approval (see Attachment A). Complete the project per timeline agreed to between CONTRACTOR and ERS. 2.2 Assist Search Committee in finalizing the Executive Director’s position description and qualifications if needed. Discuss with Search Committee and/or its designee recruiting, screening, interview, and evaluation processes, if and as needed. 2.3 Coordinate placement of advertising in newspapers and other media (e.g. Pension & Investments) in accordance with directions from the Search Committee and/or its designee, and ensure timely ad postings. 2.4 Receive and screen resumes; act as point of contact for candidate inquiries; keep candidates informed of process and their status. 2.5 Identify potential candidates through screening of resumes and preliminary interviews. 2.6 Select qualified candidates for presentation to the Search Committee. 2.7 Facilitate scheduling of interviews with prospective candidates; provide consultation on interview questions and techniques if needed; provide pre-briefing and debriefing with Search Committee and ERS Board for all interviews. 2.8 Schedule and coordinate second or third interviews as necessary before selection of final candidates. 2.9 Assist Search Committee to select the final candidates for the ERS Board’s consideration. 2.10 Schedule and coordinate interviews of the final candidates with the ERS Board. 2.11 Conduct detailed reference checks (minimum of three) and background checks for the final candidates. 2.12 Assist the ERS Board with the final selection. 2.13 Assist the Search Committee and/or its designee in negotiating compensation and benefit package; help develop a mutually beneficial arrangement and ensure everyone is well-informed about the status of the negotiations and offer. 2.14 Facilitate the transition from acceptance of offer by the selected candidate to his or her employment. 2.15 Communicate as appropriate with candidates not selected. 2.16 Meet either in person or virtually via TEAMS or equivalent application with the ERS Board, management and staff during ERS business hours (Monday-Friday 7:45 am – 4:30 pm, HST).
